Internships Abroad

Join one of our internships abroad and learn directly from experienced local professionals in developing countries. This is a chance for you to gain first-hand practical knowledge in your field of interest. You’ll also get to share your ideas and contribute to the placement, while learning what you’re truly capable of.

We’ll find you internship work overseas that matches your requirements and level of experience as closely as possible, so that you get the most out of your placement. We offer a wide variety of short-term and long-term internship options. Whether you’re looking to learn more about law and human rights or you want to shadow doctors in a hospital, we’ll help you select the perfect internship.

Internship work experience overseas is an excellent way to equip yourself with new knowledge and skills. You’ll also gain experience in your chosen field and it will help you decide whether a specific career is really for you.

During your internship work abroad, you’ll also improve valuable skills like communication and planning. This is also an opportunity to enhance your capabilities and build an international network. You’ll be working and connecting with local professionals and interns from around the world.

Options for Internships Overseas

View specific types of internships using the links below:

A volunteer working abroad with children spends time building blocks with a child to improve early childhood development.

Working with Children Abroad

Volunteer abroad to support children in developing countries

Interns examine a boy during a health screening outreach on one of our medical placements abroad.

Medical Internships Abroad

Get first-hand medical experience interning in disadvantaged communities.

A man conducting a wildlife census as part of Projects Abroad's conservation volunteer work abroad.

Conservation Volunteering Abroad

Work on marine, rainforest, wildlife, or environmental conservation around the world

Students at a school in Africa listen to a talk about basic rights given by a student doing a Human Rights internship abroad.

Law and Human Rights Internships Abroad

Learn about legal services, human rights, and social justice in challenging environments

A Senegalese beneficiary discusses his business with a student doing a Micro-finance internship abroad.

Micro-finance Internships Abroad

Help people realise their potential by setting up new businesses through interest-free micro loans

International Business Internships

Gain business skills while experiencing life overseas

Journalism Internships Abroad

Work on a newspaper, magazine, radio, or TV show on an overseas placement

An intern works with a horse on one of our Animal Care internships abroad.

Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Internships Abroad

Put your passion for animals to practical use in the developing world

A local social worker discusses an ongoing case with a student doing her Social Work internship abroad.

Social Work Internships Abroad

Work with local professionals to bring support to disadvantaged communities

International Development Internships Abroad

Learn about practical solutions to the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities

Conservation volunteers working together abroad

Volunteer Abroad

Help make a difference in local communities and learn new skills. Get involved in Childcare, Wildlife Conservation, and more

A volunteer looking at beaded jewellery during a Projects Abroad cultural exchange programme abroad.

Cultural Exchange Programmes Overseas

Join a cultural exchange programme overseas and experience a different way of life

Projects Abroad interns edit a spreadsheet as part of their internship work overseas.

Is internship work overseas right for me?

Our internships abroad are open to people of all ages and from all walks of life. They are particularly valuable if you’re about to join university, or if you are a university student or a recent graduate. This experience will boost your CV and set you apart for future employers or university admission panels.

Requirements vary depending on the internship you choose, but for most internships, you can join without any specific qualifications or expertise. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and you'll be guided every step of the way if you need it.

Throughout your project, you’ll be supervised by our friendly local staff. They’ll be available 24/7 to support you and guide you through the work you do.

If an internship is not quite what you're looking for, then take a look at our volunteer projects abroad. You can work in Childcare, Conservation and more.

Summer Internships Abroad

Summer is a popular time of year to intern abroad, especially for high school graduates and university students. You can make the most of the holiday and use the time to get work experience and give your CV an extra edge. A summer internship abroad will also give you lots to talk about in interviews and applications.